Day 1: Catching the Breeze at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 2, 2023 — Simpson Bay — After several days of preparation, the first race day at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta saw the competitors streaming out through the lifting bridge into the open waters of Simpson Bay. With two separate course areas set, the fleet split left or right to rendezvous within […]
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Connects The Island and Community
Opportunity to join Beach Clean Up February 11 and Mangrove Planting February 28 and March 11 February 9, 2023 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — Whilst many international race regattas focus on leaving no impact behind, this is far from the case for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The 43rd edition of this famous regatta will […]
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Welcomes Top Caribbean Talent
International-Reggae breakthrough artist Koffee to headline for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta January 25, 2023 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — Organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are proud to announce Koffee, Grammy Award Winning, International Reggae-Star, will be performing live in St. Maarten on March 5th 2023, for the upcoming 43rd edition […]
Women Run the Show at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
From those with 25 years of experience to first-timers, this regatta bucks the gender trend January 12, 2023 — Simpson Bay — According to the Maritime Institute of Technology, women comprise only 2% of the 1.2 million sailors worldwide. Yet the racing scene in the Caribbean appears to buck that trend both on the racing circuit […]
Volvo Fleet Returns to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
December 12, 2022 — Simpson Bay — With just months to go before the start of the 43rd edition of the St Maarten Heineken Regatta, many race teams are now finalizing their arrangements to attend this bucket-list event. Breaking news from the Volvo fleet confirms that at least three VO65s will be taking part in […]
Small boats, big talent at st. maarten heineken regatta
December 2, 2022 — Simpson Bay — The 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta takes place from March 2-5 2023, with four adrenalin and fun-filled days of multi-class racing out of Simpson Bay. Hundreds of international sailors and their racing yachts have already ear-marked this bucket-list event in their diaries, eagerly anticipating the well-organized and varied racing […]
Bucket-list Boats to Race at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
November 4, 2022 — Simpson Bay — From March 2-5, 2023, hundreds of international sailors and their racing yachts will gather in Simpson Bay for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Renowned for the “Serious Fun,” the regatta attracts the best of the best and some of the bucket-list boats are now available for team […]
